Chien-Pao ex #242
📉 Dip AlertAs card #242 in Paldean Fates, Chien-Pao ex is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card worth about $9.30 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Chien-Pao ex #242 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Chien-Pao ex at a glance
- Hyper Rare rarity.
- From Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- 7-day average €6.59; 30-day average €7.82.
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.30 (Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €6.94.
Chien-Pao ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Chien-Pao ex #242.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.99
- Mid
- $11.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Chien-Pao ex #242
Chien-Pao ex is the #242 of 91 card in Paldean Fates, a contemporary set released in 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. The card carries 220 HP and Water typing, with a Basic/ex designation.
The card is illustrated by aky CG Works and currently trades at $9.30 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #242 / 91
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Illustrator
- aky CG Works
- HP
- 220
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic, ex
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Chien-Pao ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Chien-Pao ex #242 — the playability layer behind the price.
Shivery Chill
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 2 Basic {W} Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Hail Blade
You may discard any amount of {W} Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Shivery Chill
- Attacks
- 1
Chien-Pao ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Chien-Pao ex #242.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($9.30).
$9.30 gives Chien-Pao ex real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $9.30 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Chien-Pao ex trends at €6.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €7.61, lowest NM €2.99).
Chien-Pao ex price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €6.59, 15.7% below the 30-day average of €7.82.
Single-day average: €5.95; Cardmarket trend price €6.94.
Chien-Pao ex has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $9.03 to $9.32; the latest value sits at 93% of that recorded range and 0.2% below the high set October 21, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.2%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Chien-Pao ex?
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Selling Chien-Pao ex at $9.30 nets roughly $7.77 on eBay, $7.81 on TCGplayer, $8.49 via Cardmarket, $7.99 on Whatnot or $9.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.53.
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Should you grade Chien-Pao ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Chien-Pao ex #242 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $9.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $55.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Chien-Pao ex within Paldean Fates
Within Paldean Fates it is the #40 most valuable of 72 tracked cards; the set median is $9.85.
It sits in the top 46% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Chien-Pao ex valuable
- Chien-Pao ex is a Hyper Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Artwork by aky CG Works is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- With steady supply, Chien-Pao ex is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Chien-Pao ex is a Water card with 220 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Chien-Pao ex
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Hyper Rare cards; a clean copy of Chien-Pao ex can realise well above the $7.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.30 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Chien-Pao ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Chien-Pao ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Chien-Pao ex value questions
What is the value of Chien-Pao ex?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.30 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $7.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.94.
Will Chien-Pao ex hold its value?
As a contemporary Hyper Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-15.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Chien-Pao ex?
Chien-Pao ex is a Hyper Rare card from Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Chien-Pao ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Chien-Pao ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.30. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Chien-Pao ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Hyper Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by aky CG Works also matters to collector demand.
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